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E&M Solutions methodologies and Reliability, Availability and techniques Maintainability (RAM) studies are applied in RAM: used to quantify system Reliability Block performance, based on reliability Diagrams parameters, start-up and logistic delays, maintenance strategy, Monte Carlo time to failure and repair times of Simulation systems or components. Bayes Theorem Delphi Method Possible RAM Objectives: Validate RAM Targets The main techniques that are used to quantify this performance, are: Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) Markov Analysis Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM)

Set Objectives, RAM Bases and Assumptions

RAM Study Steps

Report Elaboration

A reliability block diagram (RBD) is a diagrammatic method for showing how component reliability contributes to the success or failure of a complex system, which combine series and parallel configurations. Monte Carlo simulations is a computer-based algorithm, in which random numbers are used to sample from probability distributions. E&M Solutions has applied RBD with the combination of Monte Carlo simulations, using a third party software (RAPTOR 7.0) to estimate performance in complex systems. RAM studies, has been executed during FEED, when maximum benefits can be achieved, and during operating phase to optimize process performance and set new strategies. RAM Study Application Oil & Gas processing facilities (Onshore and Offshore) Gas Transmission Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Cement production www.eymsolutions.com

Reliability Database

Validation

RAM Cycle
Model Build-up

Simulation

Analysis and Sensitivity

Estimate Effective In todays world, computers and Capacity the use of statistical analysis techniques like Monte Carlo has Determine become more and more Bottlenecks widespread in the field of reliability engineering. Spare Usage Crew Manning requirements Criticality of System, Equipment or components Justify Redundancy

RBD Computurized Model of a complex system Managing the garbage in, garbage out syndrome
One critical step in computer simulation is the quality of the input data. E&M Solutions has been collecting and processing data from several sources: Generic Data, Industry and Plant Specific data (i.e. OREDA 2002, OEM Data, In-house database). When lack of data is present, expert judgment. can be used in combination with Delphi Method and Bayes Theorem. With these techniques, it is possible to asses failure rates and repair times into probability distributions when setting the Reliability Database of system, e qu ipm ent a nd com pon ents. Stochastic results are obtained to evaluate confidence levels of data.

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The Reliability Database, RAM Study Foundation The reliability database is use as repository of equipment reliability information categorized to facilitate data retrieval. This Database presents a tabular list of multiple data vectors. The purpose of the data base is to provide the engineers and risk analysts with failure rate data and repair times needed to perform a RAM Study. Reliability database spreadsheet will identify all inputs, assumptions and information from equipment / package suppliers; from other proven sources such by Equipment vendors, Inhouse Company's own experience, specialized reliability publications issued
Taxonomy No 3.3.7.2.1.2.1 Description Pumps Motor Driven Pressuer Gear Population Installations Failure mode Critical a. Breakdown b. Fail to start on demand 25.05 1.53 91.64 236.9 30.55 144.95 15 2 19 2 30 2 92 2 Item CARTER FILLING PUMP 1-P-02 A/B Operating Mode Standby Process severity

Aggregated time in service (10^6 hours) Calendar time* Operational time No of Failure rate (per 10^6 hours) n / failure Lower Mean Upper SD

Failure per 1000 demands Min Mean Max No. Active rep.hrs Repair (manhours) Min Mean Max

systems and facilities, and expert judgment. E&M Solutions has an extensive database with mean time between to failure (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR) for components, equipment, systems and plants used in different fields. Our methodology to set up Reliability Database has been applied to several industries, even in the lack of data. It is known that this situation is commonly present, but with the combination of people and technology, E&M Solutions has sort out to convert raw data to knowledge.

All modes Lognormal Fit Geometric mean

37.59 135.60 326.30 5.4772

Equipment Boundaries

Data Reference 8.4

E&M SOLUTIONS, C.A. began operations in the field of specialized technical assistance subsequently developing into the preparation of multidisciplinary projects, works execution, provision of service for plant maintenance and operation, maintenance engineering and training; aimed to meet the needs of the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical, mining and metallurgical, steel, cement, power and electric energy, industrial and infrastructure, manufacturing and environment; in all subject areas, supported by a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified specialists and committed to providing solutions that exceed customers expectations.

by agencies (OREDA, ORAP, etc.) and independent consulting firms, Field data surveys executed by Vendor on similar equipment,

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